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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz

In December 2011,I wrote that High Fidelity cables led by cable designer Rick Schultz was putting together a new cable.The cable came to market as CT-1.The CT-1 has FINALLY made it into my system!I had obtained a version of the prototype that Rick had been working on.It blew my previous reference Genesis by Virtual Dynamics.I thought I had finally found my end with this cable.This prototype delivered to my ears "Nirvana".Could I be at the end of my quest for the ultimate sound?
No. I received two pairs of CT-1 to replace my prototypes.They went into the system this past Friday.Unable to dedicate time until Sunday listening,I stole a few moments,ducking away from company with anticipation.My guest could tell even with the music set for"ambiance"something was intriguing and I was in for a treat!
The experience:
First off,CT-1 was very user friendly.Installation was simple;the cable is very nice and light.The female RCA fit beautifully unlike any I had found in other cable.It was secure and reliable.It seemed much thought was dedicated to developing a designer fit to an aesthetically stunning RCA connector.Install entailed a few wiggles to ensure what seemed like a compression fit on my RCA.
It was 2-3 hrs. for the 1st step of break in to be complete.At that point I had something different!Today,although they only have 10-12 hrs. on them,I can`t put into words how much my system has transformed.Believe me,I loved my prototypes.However....there is simply no comparision.
The clarity and sound is so natural.
The soundstage is like nothing I ever heard.Resoulution is breathtaking and inner detail is simply hard to believe possible.
The sound has transended and now it simply does not seem as thought I have speakers.
My system is musicians playing music.
I am told with time they will improve and I trust that as it was revealed with the prototypes.I wanted to share my thoughts with you that now.
Unequivocally,a testament to High Fidelity,as the name declares.
High Fidelity Cables for me,the last word on it,after 12 hours!
Truly Amazing

Al
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mapman
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TBG,

No doubt it is "different" in concept and execution. A different approach has potential to yield different results. Reminds me of Walsh drivers in that regard. Or the DNM ICs that I like. OR the Pangea power cords that I use that are less radical in design but seem to do what is advertised ie lower noise levels via shielding and provide excellent value for the results achieved I find in practice.

Many ways to skin these cats. We all hear differences all the time trying different things.

More power to those who are satisfied with their results.

Fplanner obviously has put some good thought into his system overall. That means a lot.

Shilling and raving on a product with no context around it means little. At least to me.

Where's the beef, as they say? FPlanner appears to have some. So one has to take that seriously. Nicely done!

Words alone mean little though especially when stakes are higher which they are with products like these..
tbg
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Mapman, it is always good to achieve excellence at a low cost. It is always bad to assume that cost is closely tied to excellence.

Shilling is often just a pejorative word for raving and is often used by those who want to rave about a competitive product and often, but not always, because they have a stake in that product.

Since there is no measure of excellence, there is nothing more than personally liking or not liking a product. So in reality your interjections on this thread have no benefit or utility. Mine also in posting to you have no benefit either, so have a good day.
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mapman
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tbg,

Sorry if my posts continue inconvenience you.

You can continue to smugly dismiss them and I will continue to do my thing. It is what it is.

I usually find yours interesting at least in that you are very open to new things. Except opposing viewpoints that is. Ironically I'm not sure we even have one in this case? Oh well. I suppose you have all the bases covered on your own so who needs any opposing views? Certainly not you it would seem.

How much have you invested in the HF products in your system again? unfortunately there can be no value judgements without a cost factor.

Always happy to discuss such things. We are all pretty irrelevant in the grand scheme of things I would say.
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mapman
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" We are all pretty irrelevant in the grand scheme of things I would say."

Actually I can only speak for myself in this regard, not others. All opinions are relevant that are offered in good faith and in consideration of all the facts, not just those that might be most convenient for the argument at hand.
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ddraudt
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Mapman, thanks for the funny posts. Nonsensical swirling mass of childish
gibberish that makes you look sillier each day. Not everyone would have the courage to look so inane just to make us laugh, roll our eyes and poke fun at. I especially like recent statements like "All opinions are relevant that are offered in good faith and in consideration of all the facts" so funny how it points out the complete opposite of what you do here. Hilarious!!
Were you the fat kid in grade school? Maybe the best self statement of yours lately is "words mean very little" So true Map but here you are bravely tilting at windmills. I can't wait until I have extra time again for irrelevance like yours. laughing-Thanks-D
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